End of Year Thoughts

The three younger kids and I had brunch at Boogaloos today, perhaps for the last time, as it is reported to be about to close. We've been going there for a decade, so this will be a loss for us.

It was misting here today (I refuse to call that rain), and my staff and I celebrated the New Year a bit at work before most of them head off to Lake Tahoe or New Years Eve parties.

This has been a good year for me. I have been able to handle the financial challenges and support my family. My group at work won lots of awards and is increasingly recognized as a key to the future of KQED.

The kids and grandchildren are all beautiful and engaged with what they are doing.

Who could ask for anything else?

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Holidays, Continued

Am hoping to see the younger three kids tomorrow and have lunch with them. I'm working this week and we are posting lots of stories. It is cold (for us) here, so we all wear big jackets and sweatshirts at KQED.

At home, I'm trying to make my cache of Scottish meat pies last, as these are by far the biggest attraction in my flat right now. Especially at a time of year when I am nostalgic about my family and our heritage.

I found a place that issues them -- 8 for $30, delivered frozen. When you do the math, that is a pretty good price for dinner for one, but not as cheap as grocery store food. So I am trying to figure out whether to order some more soon.

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